Make sure you have the contact information for the nearest Embassy or Consulate where you are going. Consular duty personnel are available for emergency assistance 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, at embassies, consulates, and consular agencies. If your family needs to reach you because of an emergency at home or if they are worried about your welfare, you should make sure you have a line or contact you are going to be available with. Often, the contact address of your travel agent or tour company are highly advisable.